Paul Iribe

Paul Iribe ( June 18, 1883 – September 21, 1935) was a French illustrator, and designer in the decorative arts.

Iribe was part of a Parisian, bohemian clique, a cosmopolitan mix of personalities from the world of the arts and elite society. Notable members were Misia Sert, her husband, Spanish painter, José-Maria Sert, Jean Cocteau and his lover, French actor, Jean Marais, Serge Lifar, a member of the Diaghilev ballet, and couturier, Coco Chanel.
Iribe was with Coco Chanel, at her villa, La Pausa, on the French Riviera in September 1935, when he suddenly collapsed and died while playing tennis. Chanel witnessed his death, and felt his loss deeply, grieving over him for a protracted period of time

The pochoir process, whereby stencils and metal plates are used allowing for colors to be built up and gradually nuanced according to the artist's vision.